Our current system is unsustainable, and Greenwich is already feeling the impact of this crisis. Learn about the most promising solution to our waste crisis – the diversion of wasted food through prevention, donation and recycling. Continue Reading →
Waste Free Greenwich
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Greenwich Sustainability Committee & Waste Free Greenwich Launch “Green Salon Challenge”
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“The beauty industry generates 877 pounds of waste per minute.” – Julie DesChamps, chair of Waste Free Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, Greenwich Country Day School, Greenwich Green Salon Challenge, Guadalupe Balaguer, Isabella Nima, Julie DesChamps, Silvina Skverer, Waste Free Greenwich
Waste Free Greenwich to Host Great Pumpkin Rescue
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The event aims to collect pumpkins for composting and to raise awareness about food waste in our community. Last year the Great Pumpkin Rescue diverted over 2,000 lbs of pumpkins from the waste stream. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Great Pumpkin Rescue, Julie DesChamps, Living Hope Community Church, Waste Free Greenwich
Undaunted by Rain, Volunteers Pour into Tod’s Point for Coastal Cleanup
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On Saturday a rescheduled September Coastal Cleanup drew many intrepid volunteers to Tod’s Point, braving the persistent rain. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, Aleksandra Moch, Annabelle Elkin, Conservation Commission, Danielle Sittol, Ethan Pond, GHS Environmental Action Club, Greenwich Green & Clean
Championing Food Waste Reduction: Waste Free Greenwich Celebrates Local “Waste Warriors”
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Some of the recipients included six local restaurants who took important actions to reduce their food waste, such as composting and donating surplus food. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Avery Imp, Beth Evans, Center for EcoTechnology, Doug Grabe, Greenwich Cheese Company, Greenwich Conservation Commijssion, Greenwich Food Matters Challenge
Sign Up Today for the 4th Annual Live Like Luke Beach Cleanup at Tod’s Point on April 22
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Sign up today for the Live Like Luke Beach Cleanup on Saturday, April 22 from 10:00-2:00pm at Greenwich Point Park in memory of Luke Meyers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Volunteering, beach clean up, Bruce Museum Seaside Center, GHS Environmental Action Club, Live Like Luke, Luke Meyers, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Waste Free Greenwich
Earth Month in Greenwich Kicks Off with the ReThink Waste Fair, Because Sustainability Matters
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A highlight of the event was the Sustainability Committee’s presentation of its first Sustainability Awards, including Everyday Heroes, Future Leaders, and Icons. All are excellent examples of how any one person can make a difference. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Volunteering, Andy and Nancy Chapin, Bob and Jan DeAngelo, Isabel and Peter Malkin, Isabelle Harper, Julie DesChamps, Karen DeWahl
Waste Free Greenwich’s “ReThink Waste Fair” Set for April 1, 2023
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Start collecting those hard to recycle items, drop off your stuff to recycle and stay for the fun. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Christ Church, refuse reduce reuse recycle repair rot, ReThink Waste Fair, Waste Free Greenwich
Greenwich DPW Announces New Cooking Oil Collection at Holly Hill
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What’s new at Holly Hill? Cooking Oil Collection! Greenwich Dept of Public Works has added a new collection for used cooking oil at Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility, as part of the Town’s ongoing commitment to increase recycling and reduce waste. How It Works:
After letting your cooking oil cool, pour it into any non-breakable, resealable container, such as a used milk jug. All used liquid cooking oils are accepted. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, cooking oil, Holly Hill, Waste Free Greenwich
Wilton Go Green & Waste Free Greenwich Announce “K-12 Climate Action in Connecticut”
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The webinar will take place on February 1 with Aspen Institute & Mansfield Public Schools. Continue Reading →